Still Water Fly Fishing Trout - Methods for Early Autumn.
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2023
- With Autumn fast approaching we are starting to look forward to what can be one of the most productive times of the year. The fish will be looking for food in ready for the winter months. Moving the patterns high and fast can get a great response from the fish. And scaling things down can make a difference when presenting to those resident fish. As always we have covered the video with tips. It would be great if you were to Subscribe. Give us a thumbs up, or even comment us. We reply to all comments. Hope you enjoy the video. Take care. Shaun.
My fave weather for catching fish .
It is a bit different isn't it. We always remember these days. As much for the weather. We would never turn a trip down, even if it was a hurricane. These fair weather fishermen don't know what they are missing.
Enjoyed that Shaun. The fly obviously works. It was great to see how you succeeded in those difficult conditions. We struggle with high winds but keep the flies to a single unweighted fly and the leader short. You explained you do something similar.
Thanks Paul, hope you are both keeping well. The fly seems to do well at the moment, but as you know it can work one day and fail for the rest. So far it has done OK. It has pulled fish on each trip so far. For sure keeping the tippet within a manageable length is going to be the safest way. And when your in these winds presentation on the surface is not a problem. Take care mate. And thanks again for the comment. Shaun.
Great video again Shaun. Enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. Look forward to the next one.
Thanks so much mate. We are looking at covering some new waters over the next few months. Been very difficult due to weather conditions, a lot of waters closed or fishing being very poor due to heat. We have been very lucky at Hayscastle. This is down to the depth of water and its location. Our biggest problem is weed in the shallower areas. As this is a very established water, this is an issue that will become more of a problem with time. But keep a look out as we are looking to cover a few wild waters before end of season. These I am really looking forward to. Take care mate, and thanks. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 yes this summer has been tough going. One plus for the cooler weather should be the fishing will improve. I tried a new fishery last month not far from me. Dare Valley Trout fishery. It’s a specimen fishery but they now offer catch and release. £35 I think for 10 fish limit. Nice place. Full of big fish, but I only managed to catch the 3 smallest in the reservoir around 3lb. 🙈. Would recommend it though.
@@9gazla9 I have been watching it. Also see they are starting a tag fish jar. Could be interesting as you now have 10 chances of catching it. Big fish ain't my thing. And on a c/r I think you could be pushing your luck. At Hayscastle we see how many fish die from bad handling. And these fish range 2 to 4lb. I did net a cracker of around 6lb a few weeks ago. I spent at least 10min with the fish before I was happy to release. How many people will do that. We may give this water a go. If we do I will give you a shout.
Looks like the same weather as when I met you at Hayscastle. Very grateful for the advice and looking forward to coming down again. Great place just need a bit less wind.
Hi Tony hope your keeping well. No problem always happy to help. Lets hope when you are down the wind is not so bad. Mind I would not put any money on that. Take care mate, and thanks for the comment. Shaun.
A really good sense of the Hayscastle experience there mate! Nice new doors on the huts as well! Great infotainment. See you in October, bud!
It was a great day. Once Justin found the fish and worked out what they wanted. The second session was unreal, and so much fun. The fish kept us so busy that we hardly noticed the weather. Ye the swans smashed the old doors. Roz had them fitted by the fitter. She said she could not wait for me to sort. A bit like the window I am doing. Got the window last May. Its still waiting to be done. Keep telling her its all in the planning, and waiting for good weather. So would you rather fit a window or go fishing. I will get there one day. Hopefully before you come down next. Take care mate. Shaun.
Great video! This summer I had 2 fabulous days in steady down pour in B.C. The bite went from good in calm sun to non stop fish for 3 hours of rain. #12 purple haze, #10 various caddis. I hate rain, except when fly fishing now!
I wish I was there. Like you, don't like rain. Only when fishing. The wife does not understand. So long as we are kitted out well, keep warm and dry. I will go all day long. So long as there's a chance. Great to hear from you. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take care. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, just got back from Portugal (39* in the shade) your video made me shiver, however I love fishing in those conditions, fish are turned on, just get the right gear on. Hope to be down soon.
Bugger that. That's too hot for me. We were on the water today, and that was hot enough for me. The fishing was as you could imagine, really difficult. Four of us on the water. Two of the boys blanked, but did get a few knocks. Steve was top rod with 5. Most was on his fancy lure. I managed 4 and lost one. Buzzer and my squirrel. Ye I have had some great fishing in the shitty weather. You will have to let me know when your planning to come down. At the moment I would say stay home. The waters are cooling, but not as much as we would think. Oh me and the boys spotted some really big fish today. So why do all the best fish feed on Caenis. If only we could present a fly to these fish. Catch up soon Mike. Take care mate. Shaun.
Stay well butty.@@shaunfishes101
Shaun, that is exactly the type of weather I try to avoid when fishing, lol, but as you say the fish can be turned on. Even so, I still wouldn't be out there as I would be miserable. Some fantastic catches.
We actually love these conditions. If we think back to our fishing, the one thing that stands out most is the conditions. So the rougher the better. I have done big storms, and just holding your rod out makes your arm ache. And that is from the wind pushing the rod. A lot of people will never experience what we do. Casting in these conditions takes a good bit of time to master. Thanks for the comment mate. Oh I am loving your trout fishing. And the locations are amazing. I would love to be there. You are lucky. Take care. Shaun.
Hi bro how's it going I'm enjoying the vids I've tyed up a few of your patterns they work well here in Scotland all the very best tightlines.
That is great to hear this. But there's always a good chance if they work here at Hayscastle they will work in most places. Hayscastle is renowned for being a difficult water. When watching the videos you will notice how few people are on the bank. The catchment is small mind. But all this together means stock only goes in about once a month. Which means we will be fishing resident fish for most of the time. Oh plus the quality of water, which puts people off. Its nice to have a bit of tint when presentation is not so good. But we love it just as is. We learn more on these waters. Tying flies as well as fishing. Thanks for the comment and your support mate. Shaun.
Well done Shaun . Looking forward to coming up soon to hayscastle . Say hello to Justin for me too . ta.
Fished again today. 5 others on the water and the best they done was one fish between them all. I ended up with eleven. Small nymphs in the morning fast and high. Dries after that. Then buzzers when it got tricky. Straight line of course, and fished with a slow retrieve to keep them about 6' or so. I am going to see if I can take time out from fishing. Two weeks. Might see if I can get sponsored. But if I fail I will have to give all the money back. So the chances are the money will go back. Take care mate. Shaun.
Another great video Shaun, in not so great conditions ! I have just been travelling Western Europe and managed to do some fishing, that Orvis carry all looked a brill piece of kit, that would of been ideal for the trip I have just done. Keep the videos coming. Cheers Ryan
That sounds a great trip. Did you take the camper. Justin is loving the carry all, and I can see why. Every thing goes in and easy to get at. But its worth shopping, as a few companies are doing this idea. But as Justin says they are not quite as user friendly as the Orvis. Nice to hear from you again Ryan. Take care mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 yes took the camper it was incredible. I fished Teifi pools this weekend and bumped into Justin, i mentioned you called him a mountain goat in one of your videos and I could see why lol ! Really nice guy. Hope your doing well Shaun 👍
@@thatfishingfix Ye am good mate. Looking forward to doing a few different waters now. As you know the fishing for a lot of waters has been difficult or even none existing. But a few of them are opening now. Teifi pools has only now started to fish a bit better. Justin and myself are up there on Thursday. So if we are lucky the fish could still be on it. If they are not, I don't mind as I love the place. Catch up some time Ryan. Take care mate. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 it’s been a tough season, rivers and still waters that’s for sure. I fished a couple of hours Friday evening and Saturday morning a managed a couple from Egnant and Teifi pools so hopefully you bag a few 🤞definitely catch up soon mate. Cheers
@@thatfishingfix What a day. The conditions were unreal. Windy as hell. Both Justin and I had a few. Justin more than me. Lost a few as well. I had my best ever. About 1.5lb from Llyn Hir. You will get to see it hopefully as I did get a bit of footage. The day was not only disrupted by high winds. As we were setting up and pulling all the gear from Justin's boot I soon found out I had forgotten some of the camera gear. I did say to Justin that I would not bother with any camera. But he convinced me that I could get something. So it was all about timing. When to have the camera on, and how long for. So to capture the hit was going to be very lucky. I have never had so little footage to work with. So we will see.
Fly was unbelievable I struggled on the Sunday then put the fly on and pulled 5 fish with it. Should have been more but was snapped. Love the weather, as long as you are comfortable and enjoying your fishing.
Will be getting a few more sorted soon, as I have given quite a few away. Pulled another three fish with it the other day before replacing it with another pattern. Looking forward to your next visit mate.
Cant wait to try your new patterns
Oh ye, forgot about them. You will love these. Showing Justin 2 mos. I am not fishing. Just a visit.
The hole point of fishing for me is too forget, I enjoy being in the thick club,.
That's cool. Me I have a shit memory and can't remember why I go fishing.
That was some rain Shaun.
That was some of the heaviest rain we have fished in for a while. Camera never really picks up what its really like. But thankfully we had good gear on. The jacket I was wearing is from Tresspass, the out door clothing shop. Great waterproofing at a third of the cost of fishing gear. I had a d loop put onto the back for my net. It works a treat. But we really enjoy these conditions. And we have fished in a lot of Storms in the past. Thanks for the comment Gary. Take care. Shaun.
Fsntastic video 😊 and fairpkay to record in such wild conditions. Have i missed what the pattern was ......😊
Must of been sorting your cuppa. At the beginning a pic of the pattern came up. Its our new unweighted damsel, very sparse. Started fishing it for the first time ever on the previous video. very well worth a watch. Thanks for watching some of it James. Great to get your comment. Take care mate. Shaun.
@shaunfishes101 Hi Shaun , I've watched a few of your videos and always find them informative and ofcourse fun. Many thanks for reply, look forward to many more videos. Tightlines and take care buddy ❤️
Best fishing i ever had was in the snow and wind at Onnyvale. Black and gree taddy and orange fritz. Virtually a fish a chuck....got a bit boring after a whike and couldnt feel my hands!
You told me this a long way back. But the problem with the hands, I understand that well enough. Gets to the point that I can't even hold the line to cast. This last happened to me last March at Garnffrwd. I got the line out, but did not even think what would happen when a fish took me. I could not stop the fish running. The line just passed through my hands and there was nothing I could do. Nice to hear from you again mate. Take care. Shaun.
@@shaunfishes101 Ellerdine reopening next Saturday, hopefully catch you there at some stage...
We are a bit tied up for September. We are trying to cover some of the wild lakes before the season ends. We have been unable to get on the lakes during summer as conditions have not been kind. But should see you around October time.
Great stuff as always Shaun. I personally love fishing in wild conditions as it seems to excite the fish into chasing. My friend and me are fishing at hay castle at the end of the month so I’m hoping this warm spell will have moved on. Any ideas on what will work….you seem to use a lot of unbeaded small damsels but as I don’t make my own flies I’m finding them difficult to find?
The weather conditions may well improve bye the time you get here. However like for a lot of waters around the country, the spell of unsettled weather has not had much effect on water temperatures. So at a guess the temps are going to be a bit higher for the time of year. Not so good for fishing, even at Hayscastle. Don't worry about flies. So long as you have a selection of diawl, buzzers and a few nymphs, you will be OK.
@@shaunfishes101 thanks for that Shaun….really looking forward to it after watching all your great films
When you say have the tippett shorter what length is your leader? Great video
We will often fish up to 20'. In these conditions with an unweighted fly we could get away with anything between 10' and 15'. Weighted fly down to 10'. But in conditions like in this video. With swirling winds. You would be pushing your luck with too much tippet and a weighted fly. I have been unlucky before. Not having the control in the air, and the beaded fly hits the rod. Needed a new rod tip. There is no set length of tippet, only a guide. And every body will be different depending on tippet strength and casting ability. Its more down to trail and error. Oh you have mentioned both tippet and leader. 20' is tippet and leader combined. And these measurements are again a guide. We never actually measure them. Thanks for watching and the comment. Shaun.
Hi Shaun, enjoyed the video as usual, what a day for lousy weather. You did well catching anything. I went to loynton fishery on Wednesday,weather was warm and mixed cloudy and sunny. I threw everything I could think of at them from 16s floating fly to deep down with nymphs and lures. Even tried white wormmy but not a knock. I think they stopped stocking as I was told I could take 1 fish no charge, as they where trying to reduce the fish that had been in a while. It’s always difficult catching those . £25 for sporting ticket, and £5 extra per fish taken. It’s a nice water, but the lakes are quite small. I prefer Ellerdine, but there is a possibility that the adjoining farm will install large chicken sheds which possibly could pollute the lakes, and with the roads only being single track, meeting a wagon coming the opposite direction isn’t very appealing. Anyway, tight lines, and looking forward to the next video. Take care
Honestly mate we enjoy this sort of weather. Its the challenge. This water sounds like a great challenge. Being small does not help, and if the water is popular those fish could be line shy. That can put fish off. Plus the fact they have probably seen every thing thrown in. When it gets really tricky I would stick with the buzzers. Straight line, and about 15' of tippet so you can check the depths. Its slow fishing to start while you check where the fish are at. But starting from the top. I would cast out allow to drop a bit. Then a steady retrieve to maintain the depth you are checking. Do this in a few areas several times. Nothing go deeper and do the same again. If the water you are at is not so deep, this can be done a lot quicker. But the retrieve needs to be smooth and keep contact with the buzzers at all times. I hope this chicken thing does not happen. Ellerdine is a great water and is popular. Keep me posted on your trips to Ellerdine. Justin, may be Steve and myself are looking at coming up soon. Take care mate and hope your next session is going to be fruitful, or fishful. Shaun.
Hi mate going to hayscastle tomorrow wot fly other then the pattern you've tired would you recommend
I will see you there. We will sort flies 2 mos.
❤ great pattern have one for you to try how do I get it to you?
Nice one Nigel, I am not very good with computers. My son in law did set face book up for me, but I never use it. Just look. Can we messenger. I will need direction on how or wait for my Son in law to help me. I have been on messenger, but forgot. And if you think this is bad, you should hear the wife when she gets on the computer.
Wondering your opinion on reels notice you have a really nice one but you never seem to use it it's a bobbin for holding the fly line here in the US were instructed to put the fish on the real as quickly as possible which means sucking up all that excess line onto the real that's what it's for you pay all that money for a nice reel
Its a bad habit picked up during comp times. During a competition we fish smaller fish and the idea is to get them in as quick as poss. Get the line back in the water asap. If we were to use the reel we would spend far too much time reeling and pulling off again. When on the rivers in the past, it was always on the reel. On the still waters the reel is used when we have a real hard fighting fish or sometimes the bigger fish. And I am the first to use the reel in these situations. As it does show through some of the videos, and I even explain the purpose of drag. But its a great habit to use the reel. Thanks for the comment. Take care. Shaun.
Whooose wet and windy there shaun nice patern will tie some up is there any weight added to it
I actually enjoy these conditions. It's the challenge. Ye the pattern is unweighted. This is due to the fish having an eye towards the surface. At this time of year they are switched on to food being carried on the wind and aquatic life darting above them. If the pattern was weighted there's a good chance we could end up below the fish. Better to be above than below. Oh less in the tail. This gives it more movement when fished slow, or even when static the tail will move nicely. We will fish this pattern for another month or so, and who knows it could be good enough to have a tying video. We will see. Thanks for the comment Andrew. Take care mate. Shaun.
Well in my friend, its a sub n sub from me .cheers
Thank you so much Jon. I hope CZcams pick this up, as I have had real problems with them recognising subs lately. But they have said people are not doing it properly. Hope you pressed the bell and tick all. Be aware early videos are not up to todays standard. Forgive me but this is a learning curve for me. But I hope you enjoy what you see. Thanks again Jon. Happy Christmas . Shaun.